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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.58, 9,491.40 and 2,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.58, 9,491.40 and 2,167.72 is: 3,251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.58 : 9,491.40 = 2,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.58/9,491.40 = 2,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.58x = 9,491.40 × 2,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.58x = 20,574,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,574,697.61/6,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.59

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